The rise of political violence in the UK following antisemitic attacks in London. Plus: The role of the Royal Family in diplomacy

About this episode

The episode discusses the rise of political violence and antisemitism in the UK, the role of the Royal Family in diplomacy, and the implications of recent political events.

The Week Unwrapped:  Police are treating the stabbing of two men in Golders Green, in north London as terrorism. The assaults, claimed by Iran-linked terror group Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia (HAYI) follow a series of arson attacks on Jewish targets in the capital since March. The suspect, who has been named as Essa Suleiman, has been described as hunting for anyone “visibly Jewish” to attack. Zoë and Ali discuss the rise of antisemitism in the UK, the concern around growing political violence and what the government can do beyond increased police funding.  Then, new analysis shows the world’s 100 biggest oil companies made more than $30 million every hour in unearned profit in the first month of the US-Israeli war in Iran. This includes UK petroleum giant BP who saw their profits double. Ali tells us why the narrative that 'we are all in this together' when it comes to rising prices is wrong. Finally, recently elected Green Party MP, Hannah Spencer caused a stir in political circles after describing her “unease” over the smell of booze in Westminster. Fellow parliamentarians, including Nigel Farage, were quick to criticise her comments, raising questions and…

People in this episode

Hosts: Zoë, Ali

Topics covered

• political violence
• antisemitism
• government response
• oil profits
• political culture
• local elections

Keywords

• political violence
• antisemitism
• UK politics
• oil profits
• Hannah Spencer
• local elections
• Mandelson scandal

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia, BP

Places: UK, Golders Green, London

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